Senior Site Manager

We are looking for a Senior Site Manager to join our team on a large Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project on the Isle of Wight. This is a key leadership role on a high‑profile scheme, offering the opportunity to work within a complex, secure environment and contribute to a project of national significance.

You will play a critical role in leading site operations, managing teams and ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading day‑to‑day site operations across designated areas of the project
• Managing and supporting Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are consistently met and promoted
• Driving quality across all works and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Supporting programme delivery, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively
• Coordinating with commercial, design and planning teams to maintain alignment
• Managing logistics and working effectively within a secure, live project environment
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and the wider project team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within construction
• Experience delivering large or complex projects, ideally within secure, custodial or highly regulated environments (MoJ experience beneficial)
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary site teams
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality and site processes
• Ability to manage programme pressures and drive delivery performance
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS are desirable

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a major, high‑profile MoJ project with long‑term impact
• Work within a collaborative and high‑performing project team
• Opportunity to lead on a complex and rewarding scheme
• Clear opportunities for development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package